October 4, 2026, Evening Service
Luke 8:1-15
Bro. Sam Pemberton

Luk 7:47  Therefore I say to you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much. But to whom little is forgiven, the same loves little.”

Women Accompanying Jesus

Luk 8:1  Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, preaching and bringing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him,

Luk 8:2  and certain women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities—Mary called Magdalene, out of whom had come seven demons,

Luk 8:3  and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.

Return of an Unclean Spirit

Mat 12:43  “When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none.

Mat 12:44  Then he says, ‘I will return to my house from which I came.’ And when he comes, he finds it empty, swept, and put in order.

Mat 12:45  Then he goes and takes with him seven other spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter and dwell there; and the last state of that man is worse than the first. So shall it also be with this wicked generation.”

The Parable of the Sower

Luk 8:4  And when a great multitude had gathered, and they had come to Him from every city, He spoke by a parable:

Luk 8:5  “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it.

Luk 8:6  Some fell on rock; and as soon as it sprang up, it withered away because it lacked moisture.

Luk 8:7  And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it.

Luk 8:8  But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundredfold.” When He had said these things He cried, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

The Purpose of the Parables

Luk 8:9  Then His disciples asked Him, saying, “What does this parable mean?”

Luk 8:10  And He said, “To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is given in parables, that ‘SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND.’

Luk 8:11  “Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.

Luk 8:12  Those by the wayside are the ones who hear; then the devil comes and takes away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.

Luk 8:13  But the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, who believe for a while and in time of temptation fall away.

Luk 8:14  Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity.

Luk 8:15  But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

Bless the Lord, O My Soul

Psa 103:1  A Psalm Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!

Psa 103:2  Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits:

Psa 103:3  Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,

Psa 103:4  Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,

Psa 103:5  Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

Psa 103:6  The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.

Psa 103:7  He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel.

Psa 103:8  The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

Psa 103:9  He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever.

Psa 103:10  He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor punished us according to our iniquities.

Psa 103:11  For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him;

Psa 103:12  As far as the east is from the west, So far has He removed our transgressions from us.

Psa 103:13  As a father pities his children, So the LORD pities those who fear Him.

Psa 103:14  For He knows our frame; He remembers that we are dust.

Psa 103:15  As for man, his days are like grass; As a flower of the field, so he flourishes.

Psa 103:16  For the wind passes over it, and it is gone, And its place remembers it no more.

Psa 103:17  But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting On those who fear Him, And His righteousness to children’s children,

Psa 103:18  To such as keep His covenant, And to those who remember His commandments to do them.

Psa 103:19  The LORD has established His throne in heaven, And His kingdom rules over all.

Psa 103:20  Bless the LORD, you His angels, Who excel in strength, who do His word, Heeding the voice of His word.

Psa 103:21  Bless the LORD, all you His hosts, You ministers of His, who do His pleasure.

Psa 103:22  Bless the LORD, all His works, In all places of His dominion. Bless the LORD, O my soul!